SYNONYMS
Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
Mohan remains morose these days.
This questions was previously asked in
2022 NDA -1 GAT
Explanation:
- Morose: Feeling gloomy or sullen, often characterized by being withdrawn or unsociable.
- Introspective: Thinking deeply about one’s own thoughts and feelings. It's more about self-analysis than being sad or downcast.
- Generous: Willing to give more of something, such as time or money, than is strictly necessary or expected. This is unrelated to feeling gloomy.
- Chirpy: Cheerful and lively, the opposite of feeling sad or sullen.
- Sullen: Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy, very similar to "morose."
- Correct Answer: Option 4: Sullen is the correct synonym for "morose."
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By: Parvesh Mehta